Welcome to the East Lancs Branch of CAMRA
We cover the local authority areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, the Ribble Valley and Rossendale. Click here for more information about the branch and the Campaign for Real Ale
- Witch Ale Newsletter July 2026 Monday 29 June 2026
- Good Beer Guide 2027 release date annouced Sunday 28 June 2026
Many thanks to everyone who came down this year to support us. And a very big thank you to all the volunteers, who without giving up their time, the festival wouldn't happen, Cheers!
- Committee Meeting: August 2026 Sunday 9 August 2026 13:30 Canine Club, Accrington
- Cider & Perry Month - July 2026 Wednesday 1 – Friday 31 July 2026 [National CAMRA event]
- Peterborough Beer Festival 2026 Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 August 2026 [National CAMRA event]
- Calderdale Beer and Cider Festival 2026 Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 September 2026 [Halifax & Calderdale CAMRA branch]
- Good Beer Guide 2027 release date Thursday 24 September 2026 [National CAMRA event]
- Bowland Brewery Tour Friday 17 July 2026 18:00
- Meet the Brewer: Brew York at Holmes Mill Thursday 23 July 2026 18:30
- Tap Takeover @ 1B Tap House: Brewsmith Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2026
- Rossendale Real Ale Festival 2026 Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 July 2026
- Meet the Brewer @ Chuffin’ Ale: State of Kind Brew co Wednesday 29 July 2026 19:00
- SPBW Greater Manchester branch social trip Saturday 1 August 2026
- Bowland Brewery Tour Friday 28 August 2026 18:00
- Tap Takeover @ 1B Tap House: Marble Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2026
- Trawden Arms Music & Beer Festival 2026 Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September 2026
- Cask Ale Week 2026 Thursday 17 – Sunday 27 September 2026
Know of an event not listed here? Email ku.gro.armac.scnaltsae@swenelahctiw
Click here to find the pubs & clubs that we believe are serving real ale in East Lancashire
Apart from being a record of what you've drank and where, Beer Scoring goes towards pubs & clubs getting in the Good Beer Guide each year. Click here for more information
Click here for who's who on the branch committee & other roles including how you can get more involved in your local branch
Branch Pub of the Year 2026
Boyce's Barrel Colne
Branch Club of the Year 2026
Canine Club Accrington
Old School Rooms Clitheroe
Click here for sub area and previous winners
CAMRA East Lancs: Witch Ale News
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Click here for details and how to get your copy of the Good Beer Guide 2027 which will be released Thursday 24th September 2026